Jackett vs Stremio Web

A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted media servers options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.

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FeatureJackettStremio Web
CategoryMedia ServersMedia Servers
LicenseGPL-2.0GPL-2.0
LanguageC#JavaScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM200 MB256 MB
Deploymentbare-metaldocker, bare-metal
GitHub stars★ 15,854★ 12,635
First released20232017
ReplacesPlex

Why pick each one

Choose Jackett if…

  • Released under the GPL-2.0 license
  • Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
  • Mature project with 15.9k GitHub stars
  • Written in C#
Jackett details

Choose Stremio Web if…

  • Released under the GPL-2.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Mature project with 12.6k GitHub stars
  • Written in JavaScript
Stremio Web details

Frequently asked questions

Is Jackett or Stremio Web better?

Jackett is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Stremio Web if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Jackett and Stremio Web free and open-source?

Yes. Jackett is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Stremio Web under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Jackett and Stremio Web with Docker?

Jackett: check the project docs for container support. Stremio Web: yes.

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